This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:32

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, recently completed an open procurement process titled "Provision of Short Term Contract Labour (STCL) in Germany." This contract involves supply services of personnel, including temporary staff such as chefs, kitchen staff, cleaners, and general labourers, primarily catering to defence and security special regimes. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender reached its award stage with the award notice published on 17 June 2026. The contract, valued at €37,799,685, will commence on 1 July 2026 and extend through 30 June 2029, with potential renewals allowing for up to two additional one-year terms. The contractors are required to deliver their services within Germany, which is the targeted location for this procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in staffing services and personnel provision, especially those capable of providing short-term contract labour for specialised roles within the defence sector. The procurement process facilitates entry through an open procedure, encouraging a wide range of companies, from large enterprises to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to participate. The awarded contract to companies such as ATA Global Staffing Solutions and BS Brol GmbH, among others, reflects a competitive environment where firms with strong technical capabilities and the ability to deliver value through labour services stand to benefit. Businesses that specialise in staffing for temporary roles, particularly within Germany, can find avenues for growth by aligning their service offerings with governmental and defence sector needs outlined in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Short Term Contract Labour (STCL) in Germany

Notice Description

Provision of Short Term Contract Labour in Germany, including chefs, kitchen staff, cleaners and general labourers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 1 year option years

Renewal: 2 x 1 year option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£37,799,685 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ATA GLOBAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS

BS BROL

RANDSTAD DEUTSCHLAND

UNIQUE PERSONALSERVICE

ZAG ZEITARBEIT-GESSELLSCHAFT

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